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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.16, 1,452.47 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.16, 1,452.47 and 318.86 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.16 : 1,452.47 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.16/1,452.47 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.16x = 1,452.47 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.16x = 463,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,125.73/968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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