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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.91, 1,453.35 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.91, 1,453.35 and 319.64 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.91 : 1,453.35 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.91/1,453.35 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.91x = 1,453.35 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.91x = 464,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,541.53/968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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