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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.42, 1,428.40 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.42, 1,428.40 and 404.60 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.42 : 1,428.40 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.42/1,428.40 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.42x = 1,428.40 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.42x = 577,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,930.64/952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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