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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,452.07 and 412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,452.07 and 412.67 is: 619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,452.07 = 412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,452.07 = 412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,452.07 × 412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 599,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,225.73/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.01

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