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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.85, 1,451.87 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.85, 1,451.87 and 318.63 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.85 : 1,451.87 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.85/1,451.87 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.85x = 1,451.87 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.85x = 462,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,607.74/967.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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