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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,453.38 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,453.38 and 413.52 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,453.38 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,453.38 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,453.38 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 601,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,001.70/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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