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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,452.78 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,452.78 and 275.12 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,452.78 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,452.78 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,452.78 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 399,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,681.57/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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