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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.52, 1,429.92 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.52, 1,429.92 and 405.36 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.52 : 1,429.92 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.52/1,429.92 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.52x = 1,429.92 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.52x = 579,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,632.37/953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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