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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.49, 1,429.27 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.49, 1,429.27 and 404.61 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.49 : 1,429.27 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.49/1,429.27 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.49x = 1,429.27 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.49x = 578,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,296.93/952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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