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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,427.97 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,427.97 and 404.10 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,427.97 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,427.97 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,427.97 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 577,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,042.68/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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