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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.56, 1,453 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.56, 1,453 and 284.56 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.56 : 1,453 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.56/1,453 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.56x = 1,453 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.56x = 413,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,465.68/968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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