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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.03, 1,450.85 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.03, 1,450.85 and 317.81 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.03 : 1,450.85 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.03/1,450.85 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.03x = 1,450.85 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.03x = 461,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,096.68/967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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