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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.02, 1,450.69 and 308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.02, 1,450.69 and 308.87 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.02 : 1,450.69 = 308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.02/1,450.69 = 308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.02x = 1,450.69 × 308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.02x = 448,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,069.69/967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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