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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.79, 1,453.29 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.79, 1,453.29 and 421.03 is: 631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.79 : 1,453.29 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.79/1,453.29 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.79x = 1,453.29 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.79x = 611,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,878.69/968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.59

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