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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,434.21 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,434.21 and 486.30 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,434.21 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,434.21 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,434.21 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 697,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,456.32/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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