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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.77, 1,428.90 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.77, 1,428.90 and 404.67 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.77 : 1,428.90 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.77/1,428.90 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.77x = 1,428.90 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.77x = 578,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,232.96/952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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