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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.42, 1,451.32 and 419.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.42, 1,451.32 and 419.83 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.42 : 1,451.32 = 419.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.42/1,451.32 = 419.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.42x = 1,451.32 × 419.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.42x = 609,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,307.68/968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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