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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.27, 1,451.12 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.27, 1,451.12 and 317.98 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.27 : 1,451.12 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.27/1,451.12 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.27x = 1,451.12 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.27x = 461,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,427.14/967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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