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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.43, 1,450.64 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.43, 1,450.64 and 318.08 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.43 : 1,450.64 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.43/1,450.64 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.43x = 1,450.64 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.43x = 461,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,413.11/967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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