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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.38, 1,451.30 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.38, 1,451.30 and 283.38 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.38 : 1,451.30 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.38/1,451.30 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.38x = 1,451.30 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.38x = 411,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,269.39/967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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