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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,452.11 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,452.11 and 420.26 is: 630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,452.11 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,452.11 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,452.11 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 610,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,254.39/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.40

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