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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,429.23 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,429.23 and 405.02 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,429.23 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,429.23 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,429.23 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 578,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,866.73/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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