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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,428.26 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,428.26 and 404.48 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,428.26 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,428.26 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,428.26 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 577,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,693.44/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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