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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.36, 1,452.40 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.36, 1,452.40 and 319 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.36 : 1,452.40 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.36/1,452.40 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.36x = 1,452.40 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.36x = 463,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,315.60/968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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