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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,452.91 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,452.91 and 352.16 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,452.91 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,452.91 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,452.91 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 511,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,659.54/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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