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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.83, 1,428.73 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.83, 1,428.73 and 404.72 is: 606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.83 : 1,428.73 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.83/1,428.73 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.83x = 1,428.73 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.83x = 578,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,227.45/952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.85

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