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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.14, 1,451.80 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.14, 1,451.80 and 318.72 is: 477.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.14 : 1,451.80 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.14/1,451.80 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.14x = 1,451.80 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.14x = 462,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,717.70/968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.95

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