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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.94, 1,429.72 and 405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.94, 1,429.72 and 405.59 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.94 : 1,429.72 = 405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.94/1,429.72 = 405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.94x = 1,429.72 × 405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.94x = 579,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,872.99/952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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