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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.69, 1,453.05 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.69, 1,453.05 and 352.40 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.69 : 1,453.05 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.69/1,453.05 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.69x = 1,453.05 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.69x = 512,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,047.55/968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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