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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,430.28 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,430.28 and 405.24 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,430.28 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,430.28 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,430.28 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 579,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,606.67/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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