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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,452.16 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,452.16 and 455 is: 682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,452.16 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,452.16 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,452.16 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 660,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,732.80/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.15

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