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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.45, 1,434.47 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.45, 1,434.47 and 493.53 is: 740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.45 : 1,434.47 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.45/1,434.47 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.45x = 1,434.47 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.45x = 707,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,953.98/955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.96

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