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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.41, 1,451.25 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.41, 1,451.25 and 318.20 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.41 : 1,451.25 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.41/1,451.25 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.41x = 1,451.25 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.41x = 461,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,780.49/967.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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