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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,453.14 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,453.14 and 352.33 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,453.14 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,453.14 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,453.14 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 511,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,984.82/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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