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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,451.55 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,451.55 and 318.13 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,451.55 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,451.55 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,451.55 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 461,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,781.60/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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