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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,452.24 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,452.24 and 318.86 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,452.24 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,452.24 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,452.24 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 463,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,061.25/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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