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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,428.60 and 404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,428.60 and 404.86 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,428.60 = 404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,428.60 = 404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,428.60 × 404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 578,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,383.00/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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