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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.30, 1,429.16 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.30, 1,429.16 and 405.41 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.30 : 1,429.16 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.30/1,429.16 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.30x = 1,429.16 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.30x = 579,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,386.58/953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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