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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.36, 1,450.73 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.36, 1,450.73 and 317.94 is: 476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.36 : 1,450.73 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.36/1,450.73 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.36x = 1,450.73 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.36x = 461,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,245.10/967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.81

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