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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.31, 1,453.07 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.31, 1,453.07 and 420.50 is: 631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.31 : 1,453.07 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.31/1,453.07 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.31x = 1,453.07 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.31x = 611,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,006.57/968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.00

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