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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.61, 1,451.52 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.61, 1,451.52 and 318.20 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.61 : 1,451.52 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.61/1,451.52 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.61x = 1,451.52 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.61x = 461,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,866.41/967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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