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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,429.12 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,429.12 and 404.80 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,429.12 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,429.12 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,429.12 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 578,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,507.78/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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