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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.69, 1,453.70 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.69, 1,453.70 and 352.89 is: 529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.69 : 1,453.70 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.69/1,453.70 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.69x = 1,453.70 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.69x = 512,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,995.09/968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.57

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