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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.62, 1,453 and 319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.62, 1,453 and 319.42 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.62 : 1,453 = 319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.62/1,453 = 319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.62x = 1,453 × 319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.62x = 464,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,117.26/968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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