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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.80, 1,451.16 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.80, 1,451.16 and 318.48 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.80 : 1,451.16 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.80/1,451.16 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.80x = 1,451.16 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.80x = 462,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,165.44/967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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