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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,452.02 and 421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,452.02 and 421.16 is: 631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,452.02 = 421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,452.02 = 421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,452.02 × 421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 611,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,532.74/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.28

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