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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.35, 1,452.08 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.35, 1,452.08 and 310.10 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.35 : 1,452.08 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.35/1,452.08 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.35x = 1,452.08 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.35x = 450,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,290.01/968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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