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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,451.07 and 419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,451.07 and 419.25 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,451.07 = 419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,451.07 = 419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,451.07 × 419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 608,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,355.66/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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