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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,451.43 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,451.43 and 454.50 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,451.43 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,451.43 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,451.43 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 659,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,674.94/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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