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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.69, 1,429.34 and 405.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.69, 1,429.34 and 405.33 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.69 : 1,429.34 = 405.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.69/1,429.34 = 405.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.69x = 1,429.34 × 405.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.69x = 579,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,354.38/952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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