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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.41, 1,451.32 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.41, 1,451.32 and 318.13 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.41 : 1,451.32 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.41/1,451.32 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.41x = 1,451.32 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.41x = 461,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,704.01/967.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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