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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.51, 1,452.74 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.51, 1,452.74 and 319.23 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.51 : 1,452.74 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.51/1,452.74 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.51x = 1,452.74 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.51x = 463,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,756.59/968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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