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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968, 1,452.64 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968, 1,452.64 and 455.04 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 1,452.64 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/1,452.64 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 1,452.64 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 661,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,009.31/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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