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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,451.18 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,451.18 and 351.48 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,451.18 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,451.18 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,451.18 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 510,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,060.75/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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