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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.02, 1,452.03 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.02, 1,452.03 and 318.75 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.02 : 1,452.03 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.02/1,452.03 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.02x = 1,452.03 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.02x = 462,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,834.56/968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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