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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.44, 1,427.40 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.44, 1,427.40 and 403.98 is: 605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.44 : 1,427.40 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.44/1,427.40 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.44x = 1,427.40 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.44x = 576,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,641.05/952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.44

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