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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.83, 1,453.63 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.83, 1,453.63 and 352.58 is: 529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.83 : 1,453.63 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.83/1,453.63 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.83x = 1,453.63 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.83x = 512,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,513.38/968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.00

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