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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.20, 1,427.94 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.20, 1,427.94 and 404.25 is: 606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.20 : 1,427.94 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.20/1,427.94 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.20x = 1,427.94 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.20x = 577,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,244.75/952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.22

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