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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.85, 1,453.56 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.85, 1,453.56 and 352.62 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.85 : 1,453.56 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.85/1,453.56 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.85x = 1,453.56 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.85x = 512,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,554.33/968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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