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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.73, 1,451.15 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.73, 1,451.15 and 309.47 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.73 : 1,451.15 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.73/1,451.15 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.73x = 1,451.15 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.73x = 449,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,089.47/967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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