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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.17, 1,450.84 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.17, 1,450.84 and 273.84 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.17 : 1,450.84 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.17/1,450.84 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.17x = 1,450.84 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.17x = 397,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,296.66/967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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