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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.02, 1,450.62 and 317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.02, 1,450.62 and 317.82 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.02 : 1,450.62 = 317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.02/1,450.62 = 317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.02x = 1,450.62 × 317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.02x = 461,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,036.05/967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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