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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.48, 1,429.26 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.48, 1,429.26 and 405.19 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.48 : 1,429.26 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.48/1,429.26 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.48x = 1,429.26 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.48x = 579,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,121.86/952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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