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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.19, 1,450.97 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.19, 1,450.97 and 318.38 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.19 : 1,450.97 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.19/1,450.97 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.19x = 1,450.97 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.19x = 461,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,958.24/967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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