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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.05, 1,429.59 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.05, 1,429.59 and 405.10 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.05 : 1,429.59 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.05/1,429.59 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.05x = 1,429.59 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.05x = 579,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,126.91/953.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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