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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.48, 1,452.68 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.48, 1,452.68 and 275.20 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.48 : 1,452.68 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.48/1,452.68 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.48x = 1,452.68 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.48x = 399,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,777.54/968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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