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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,428.08 and 404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,428.08 and 404.29 is: 605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,428.08 = 404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,428.08 = 404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,428.08 × 404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 577,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,360.50/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.92

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