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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,453.61 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,453.61 and 383.58 is: 575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,453.61 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,453.61 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,453.61 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 557,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,569.79/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.60

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