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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.66, 1,452.55 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.66, 1,452.55 and 310.41 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.66 : 1,452.55 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.66/1,452.55 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.66x = 1,452.55 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.66x = 450,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,889.68/968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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