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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.48, 1,427.93 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.48, 1,427.93 and 404.37 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.48 : 1,427.93 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.48/1,427.93 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.48x = 1,427.93 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.48x = 577,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,407.53/952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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