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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.18, 1,451.86 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.18, 1,451.86 and 318.76 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.18 : 1,451.86 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.18/1,451.86 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.18x = 1,451.86 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.18x = 462,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,790.47/968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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