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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.71, 1,453.23 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.71, 1,453.23 and 352.45 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.71 : 1,453.23 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.71/1,453.23 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.71x = 1,453.23 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.71x = 512,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,190.91/968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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