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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.92, 1,453.24 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.92, 1,453.24 and 319.68 is: 479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.92 : 1,453.24 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.92/1,453.24 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.92x = 1,453.24 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.92x = 464,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,571.76/968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.47

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