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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,450.77 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,450.77 and 317.98 is: 476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,450.77 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,450.77 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,450.77 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 461,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,315.84/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.86

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