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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.62, 1,452.78 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.62, 1,452.78 and 319.36 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.62 : 1,452.78 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.62/1,452.78 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.62x = 1,452.78 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.62x = 463,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,959.82/968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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