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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,452.99 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,452.99 and 413.22 is: 619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,452.99 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,452.99 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,452.99 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 600,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,404.53/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.69

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