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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,453.24 and 579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,453.24 and 579.40 is: 869.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,453.24 = 579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,453.24 = 579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,453.24 × 579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 842,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,012.52/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.44

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