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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.07, 1,450.79 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.07, 1,450.79 and 318.26 is: 477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.07 : 1,450.79 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.07/1,450.79 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.07x = 1,450.79 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.07x = 461,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,719.58/967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.44

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