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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.54, 1,453.23 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.54, 1,453.23 and 421.02 is: 631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.54 : 1,453.23 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.54/1,453.23 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.54x = 1,453.23 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.54x = 611,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,838.89/968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.72

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