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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,450.77 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,450.77 and 342.47 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,450.77 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,450.77 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,450.77 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 496,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,845.20/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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