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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.20, 1,452.24 and 310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.20, 1,452.24 and 310.06 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.20 : 1,452.24 = 310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.20/1,452.24 = 310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.20x = 1,452.24 × 310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.20x = 450,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,281.53/968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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