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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,453.46 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,453.46 and 352.35 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,453.46 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,453.46 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,453.46 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 512,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,124.87/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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