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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,452.42 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,452.42 and 420.52 is: 630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,452.42 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,452.42 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,452.42 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 610,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,771.66/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.57

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