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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,453 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,453 and 420.50 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,453 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,453 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,453 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 610,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,979.24/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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