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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,429.62 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,429.62 and 406.02 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,429.62 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,429.62 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,429.62 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 580,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,454.31/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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