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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,428.56 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,428.56 and 439.04 is: 658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,428.56 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,428.56 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,428.56 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 627,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,194.98/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.82

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