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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,453.44 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,453.44 and 319.72 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,453.44 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,453.44 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,453.44 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 464,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,693.84/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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