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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.34, 1,450.88 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.34, 1,450.88 and 309.27 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.34 : 1,450.88 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.34/1,450.88 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.34x = 1,450.88 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.34x = 448,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,710.55/967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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