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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.30, 1,450.41 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.30, 1,450.41 and 317.98 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.30 : 1,450.41 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.30/1,450.41 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.30x = 1,450.41 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.30x = 461,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,201.37/967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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