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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,428.80 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,428.80 and 404.44 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,428.80 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,428.80 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,428.80 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 577,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,863.87/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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