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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,451.06 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,451.06 and 382.80 is: 573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,451.06 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,451.06 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,451.06 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 555,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,472.17/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.81

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