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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.49, 1,452.24 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.49, 1,452.24 and 419.94 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.49 : 1,452.24 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.49/1,452.24 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.49x = 1,452.24 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.49x = 609,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,853.67/968.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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