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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.25, 1,428.92 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.25, 1,428.92 and 439.25 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.25 : 1,428.92 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.25/1,428.92 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.25x = 1,428.92 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.25x = 627,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,650.91/952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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