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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,453.44 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,453.44 and 603.33 is: 905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,453.44 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,453.44 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,453.44 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 876,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,903.96/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.63

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