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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.71, 1,451.68 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.71, 1,451.68 and 318.45 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.71 : 1,451.68 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.71/1,451.68 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.71x = 1,451.68 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.71x = 462,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,285.77/967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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