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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,431.23 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,431.23 and 304.76 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,431.23 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,431.23 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,431.23 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 436,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,172.97/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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