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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.36, 1,453.26 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.36, 1,453.26 and 455.72 is: 683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.36 : 1,453.26 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.36/1,453.26 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.36x = 1,453.26 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.36x = 662,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,279.65/968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.92

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