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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,450.80 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,450.80 and 318 is: 476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.44 : 1,450.80 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.44/1,450.80 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.44x = 1,450.80 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.44x = 461,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,354.40/967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.88

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