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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.02, 1,429.60 and 405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.02, 1,429.60 and 405.14 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.02 : 1,429.60 = 405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.02/1,429.60 = 405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.02x = 1,429.60 × 405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.02x = 579,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,188.14/953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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