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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,450.26 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,450.26 and 317.52 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,450.26 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,450.26 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,450.26 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 460,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,486.56/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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