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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,453.14 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,453.14 and 474.54 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,453.14 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,453.14 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,453.14 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 689,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,573.06/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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