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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.11, 1,429.95 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.11, 1,429.95 and 405.28 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.11 : 1,429.95 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.11/1,429.95 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.11x = 1,429.95 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.11x = 579,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,522.99/953.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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