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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.39, 1,429.13 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.39, 1,429.13 and 404.56 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.39 : 1,429.13 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.39/1,429.13 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.39x = 1,429.13 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.39x = 578,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,168.83/952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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