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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,453.28 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,453.28 and 275.67 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,453.28 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,453.28 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,453.28 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 400,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,624.32/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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