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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.71, 1,451.73 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.71, 1,451.73 and 351.45 is: 527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.71 : 1,451.73 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.71/1,451.73 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.71x = 1,451.73 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.71x = 510,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,210.51/967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.23

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