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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.73, 1,453.10 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.73, 1,453.10 and 275.38 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.73 : 1,453.10 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.73/1,453.10 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.73x = 1,453.10 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.73x = 400,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,155.37/968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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