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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.99, 1,430.96 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.99, 1,430.96 and 433.62 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.99 : 1,430.96 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.99/1,430.96 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.99x = 1,430.96 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.99x = 620,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,490.71/953.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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