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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.58, 1,452.83 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.58, 1,452.83 and 413.32 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.58 : 1,452.83 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.58/1,452.83 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.58x = 1,452.83 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.58x = 600,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,483.70/968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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