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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.34, 1,452.72 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.34, 1,452.72 and 319.14 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.34 : 1,452.72 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.34/1,452.72 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.34x = 1,452.72 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.34x = 463,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,621.06/968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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