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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.50, 1,450.62 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.50, 1,450.62 and 318.12 is: 476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.50 : 1,450.62 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.50/1,450.62 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.50x = 1,450.62 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.50x = 461,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,471.23/967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.97

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