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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.49, 1,452.83 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.49, 1,452.83 and 319.22 is: 478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.49 : 1,452.83 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.49/1,452.83 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.49x = 1,452.83 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.49x = 463,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,772.39/968.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.86

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