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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.33, 1,450.94 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.33, 1,450.94 and 318.07 is: 477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.33 : 1,450.94 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.33/1,450.94 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.33x = 1,450.94 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.33x = 461,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,493.23/967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.08

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