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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.65, 1,451.67 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.65, 1,451.67 and 318.33 is: 477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.65 : 1,451.67 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.65/1,451.67 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.65x = 1,451.67 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.65x = 462,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,110.71/967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.56

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