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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,453.32 and 421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,453.32 and 421.46 is: 632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,453.32 = 421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,453.32 = 421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,453.32 × 421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 612,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,516.25/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.19

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