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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,452.36 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,452.36 and 318.92 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,452.36 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,452.36 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,452.36 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 463,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,186.65/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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