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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,428.30 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,428.30 and 404.04 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,428.30 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,428.30 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,428.30 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 577,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,090.33/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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