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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,452.81 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,452.81 and 319.26 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,452.81 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,452.81 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,452.81 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 463,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,824.12/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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