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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.29, 1,451.13 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.29, 1,451.13 and 317.97 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.29 : 1,451.13 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.29/1,451.13 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.29x = 1,451.13 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.29x = 461,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,415.81/967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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