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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,452.30 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,452.30 and 318.63 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,452.30 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,452.30 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,452.30 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 462,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,746.35/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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