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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.75, 1,451.49 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.75, 1,451.49 and 318.36 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.75 : 1,451.49 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.75/1,451.49 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.75x = 1,451.49 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.75x = 462,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,096.36/967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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