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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.23, 1,452.48 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.23, 1,452.48 and 318.84 is: 478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.23 : 1,452.48 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.23/1,452.48 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.23x = 1,452.48 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.23x = 463,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,108.72/968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.30

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