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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.00, 1,452.18 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.00, 1,452.18 and 383.28 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.00 : 1,452.18 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.00/1,452.18 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.00x = 1,452.18 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.00x = 556,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,593.55/968.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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