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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.15, 1,452.48 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.15, 1,452.48 and 420.44 is: 630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.15 : 1,452.48 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.15/1,452.48 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.15x = 1,452.48 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.15x = 610,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,671.33/968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.76

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