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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.44, 1,452.84 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.44, 1,452.84 and 319.04 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.44 : 1,452.84 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.44/1,452.84 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.44x = 1,452.84 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.44x = 463,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,514.07/968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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