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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967, 1,450.44 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967, 1,450.44 and 317.56 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967 : 1,450.44 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967/1,450.44 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967x = 1,450.44 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967x = 460,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,601.73/967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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