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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.90, 1,452.68 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.90, 1,452.68 and 352.31 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.90 : 1,452.68 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.90/1,452.68 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.90x = 1,452.68 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.90x = 511,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,791.93/968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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