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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.45, 1,428.99 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.45, 1,428.99 and 404.64 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.45 : 1,428.99 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.45/1,428.99 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.45x = 1,428.99 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.45x = 578,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,224.49/952.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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