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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.84, 1,451.89 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.84, 1,451.89 and 351.47 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.84 : 1,451.89 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.84/1,451.89 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.84x = 1,451.89 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.84x = 510,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,299.85/967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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