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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.27, 1,430.21 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.27, 1,430.21 and 405.92 is: 609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.27 : 1,430.21 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.27/1,430.21 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.27x = 1,430.21 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.27x = 580,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,541.66/953.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.00

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