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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,428.06 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,428.06 and 439.40 is: 659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,428.06 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,428.06 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,428.06 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 627,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,489.56/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.10

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