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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.68, 1,451.63 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.68, 1,451.63 and 318.28 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.68 : 1,451.63 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.68/1,451.63 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.68x = 1,451.63 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.68x = 462,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,024.80/967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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