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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.46, 1,451.42 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.46, 1,451.42 and 411.87 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.46 : 1,451.42 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.46/1,451.42 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.46x = 1,451.42 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.46x = 597,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,794.30/967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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