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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.98, 1,430.56 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.98, 1,430.56 and 433.96 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.98 : 1,430.56 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.98/1,430.56 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.98x = 1,430.56 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.98x = 620,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,802.78/953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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