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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,451.88 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,451.88 and 390.48 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,451.88 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,451.88 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,451.88 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 566,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,930.10/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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