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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.54, 1,429.94 and 405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.54, 1,429.94 and 405.98 is: 608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.54 : 1,429.94 = 405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.54/1,429.94 = 405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.54x = 1,429.94 × 405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.54x = 580,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,527.04/953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.81

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