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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.57, 1,451.19 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.57, 1,451.19 and 318.31 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.57 : 1,451.19 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.57/1,451.19 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.57x = 1,451.19 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.57x = 461,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,928.29/967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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