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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,451.31 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,451.31 and 318.12 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,451.31 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,451.31 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,451.31 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 461,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,690.74/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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