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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.10, 1,450.64 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.10, 1,450.64 and 317.88 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.10 : 1,450.64 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.10/1,450.64 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.10x = 1,450.64 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.10x = 461,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,129.44/967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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