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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.49, 1,451.39 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.49, 1,451.39 and 419.99 is: 629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.49 : 1,451.39 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.49/1,451.39 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.49x = 1,451.39 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.49x = 609,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,559.93/968.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.39

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