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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,450.90 and 440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,450.90 and 440.62 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,450.90 = 440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,450.90 = 440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,450.90 × 440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 639,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,295.56/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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