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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.05, 1,452.03 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.05, 1,452.03 and 382.83 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.05 : 1,452.03 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.05/1,452.03 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.05x = 1,452.03 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.05x = 555,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,873.76/968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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