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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.97, 1,453.50 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.97, 1,453.50 and 319.71 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.97 : 1,453.50 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.97/1,453.50 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.97x = 1,453.50 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.97x = 464,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,698.49/968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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