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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.43, 1,453.26 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.43, 1,453.26 and 352.18 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.43 : 1,453.26 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.43/1,453.26 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.43x = 1,453.26 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.43x = 511,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,809.11/968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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