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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.82, 1,429.53 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.82, 1,429.53 and 405.02 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.82 : 1,429.53 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.82/1,429.53 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.82x = 1,429.53 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.82x = 578,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,988.24/952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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