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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,452.72 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,452.72 and 319.20 is: 478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,452.72 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,452.72 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,452.72 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 463,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,708.22/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.68

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