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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.17, 1,452.30 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.17, 1,452.30 and 391 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.17 : 1,452.30 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.17/1,452.30 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.17x = 1,452.30 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.17x = 567,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,849.30/968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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