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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.16, 1,451.28 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.16, 1,451.28 and 390.48 is: 585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.16 : 1,451.28 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.16/1,451.28 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.16x = 1,451.28 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.16x = 566,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,695.81/968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.33

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