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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,429.90 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,429.90 and 405.20 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,429.90 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,429.90 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,429.90 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 579,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,400.32/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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