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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,427.59 and 404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,427.59 and 404.17 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,427.59 = 404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,427.59 = 404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,427.59 × 404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 576,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,989.05/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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