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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.48, 1,452.54 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.48, 1,452.54 and 383.74 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.48 : 1,452.54 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.48/1,452.54 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.48x = 1,452.54 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.48x = 557,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,397.70/968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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