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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,428.48 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,428.48 and 405.12 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,428.48 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,428.48 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,428.48 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 578,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,705.82/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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