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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.21, 1,451.06 and 390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.21, 1,451.06 and 390.41 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.21 : 1,451.06 = 390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.21/1,451.06 = 390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.21x = 1,451.06 × 390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.21x = 566,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,506.38/968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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