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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.96, 1,453.41 and 421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.96, 1,453.41 and 421.53 is: 632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.96 : 1,453.41 = 421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.96/1,453.41 = 421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.96x = 1,453.41 × 421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.96x = 612,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,655.92/968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.29

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