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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.26, 1,427.18 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.26, 1,427.18 and 403.89 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.26 : 1,427.18 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.26/1,427.18 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.26x = 1,427.18 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.26x = 576,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,421.71/952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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