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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,450.95 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,450.95 and 318.18 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,450.95 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,450.95 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,450.95 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 461,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,663.27/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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