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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.03, 1,452.05 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.03, 1,452.05 and 300.92 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.03 : 1,452.05 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.03/1,452.05 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.03x = 1,452.05 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.03x = 436,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,950.89/968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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