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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,430.94 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,430.94 and 466.89 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,430.94 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,430.94 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,430.94 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 668,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,091.58/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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