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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.50, 1,453.03 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.50, 1,453.03 and 284.50 is: 426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.50 : 1,453.03 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.50/1,453.03 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.50x = 1,453.03 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.50x = 413,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,387.04/968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.83

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