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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.92, 1,452.15 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.92, 1,452.15 and 413.03 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.92 : 1,452.15 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.92/1,452.15 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.92x = 1,452.15 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.92x = 599,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,785.14/968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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