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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.66, 1,451.70 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.66, 1,451.70 and 318.46 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.66 : 1,451.70 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.66/1,451.70 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.66x = 1,451.70 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.66x = 462,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,308.38/967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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