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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,451.70 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,451.70 and 318.68 is: 478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,451.70 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,451.70 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,451.70 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 462,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,627.76/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.06

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