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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,452.84 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,452.84 and 319.14 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,452.84 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,452.84 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,452.84 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 463,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,659.36/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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