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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.46, 1,427.68 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.46, 1,427.68 and 404.36 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.46 : 1,427.68 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.46/1,427.68 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.46x = 1,427.68 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.46x = 577,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,293.13/952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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