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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.95, 1,430.46 and 433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.95, 1,430.46 and 433.93 is: 650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.95 : 1,430.46 = 433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.95/1,430.46 = 433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.95x = 1,430.46 × 433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.95x = 620,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,719.51/953.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.68

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