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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.27, 1,452.53 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.27, 1,452.53 and 319.01 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.27 : 1,452.53 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.27/1,452.53 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.27x = 1,452.53 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.27x = 463,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,365.13/968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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