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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.19, 1,429.11 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.19, 1,429.11 and 405.09 is: 607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.19 : 1,429.11 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.19/1,429.11 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.19x = 1,429.11 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.19x = 578,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,918.17/953.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.35

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