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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.65, 1,453.17 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.65, 1,453.17 and 319.33 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.65 : 1,453.17 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.65/1,453.17 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.65x = 1,453.17 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.65x = 464,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,040.78/968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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