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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,452.83 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,452.83 and 420.27 is: 630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,452.83 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,452.83 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,452.83 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 610,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,578.76/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.41

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