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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,451.87 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,451.87 and 351.49 is: 527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,451.87 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,451.87 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,451.87 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 510,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,318.42/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.07

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