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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,451.49 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,451.49 and 318.23 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,451.49 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,451.49 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,451.49 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 461,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,907.66/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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