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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.84, 1,453.28 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.84, 1,453.28 and 646.48 is: 969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.84 : 1,453.28 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.84/1,453.28 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.84x = 1,453.28 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.84x = 939,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,516.45/968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.73

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