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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.80, 1,453.20 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.80, 1,453.20 and 420.52 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.80 : 1,453.20 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.80/1,453.20 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.80x = 1,453.20 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.80x = 611,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,099.66/968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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