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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.28, 1,451.94 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.28, 1,451.94 and 602.33 is: 904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.28 : 1,451.94 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.28/1,451.94 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.28x = 1,451.94 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.28x = 874,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,542.02/967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.13

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