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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.85, 1,453.77 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.85, 1,453.77 and 421.20 is: 632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.85 : 1,453.77 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.85/1,453.77 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.85x = 1,453.77 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.85x = 612,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,327.92/968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.02

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