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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,453.10 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,453.10 and 420.90 is: 631.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,453.10 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,453.10 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,453.10 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 611,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,607.69/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.39

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