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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,451.44 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,451.44 and 420.08 is: 630.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,451.44 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,451.44 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,451.44 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 609,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,720.92/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.14

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