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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.41, 1,452.55 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.41, 1,452.55 and 319.19 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.41 : 1,452.55 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.41/1,452.55 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.41x = 1,452.55 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.41x = 463,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,637.84/968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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