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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.96, 1,428.22 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.96, 1,428.22 and 405 is: 606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.96 : 1,428.22 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.96/1,428.22 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.96x = 1,428.22 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.96x = 578,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,429.10/952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.98

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