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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.96, 1,452.58 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.96, 1,452.58 and 352.54 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.96 : 1,452.58 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.96/1,452.58 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.96x = 1,452.58 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.96x = 512,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,087.30/968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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