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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,452.93 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,452.93 and 319.29 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,452.93 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,452.93 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,452.93 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 463,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,897.16/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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