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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,450.94 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,450.94 and 317.96 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,450.94 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,450.94 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,450.94 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 461,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,340.88/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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