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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.89, 1,451.99 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.89, 1,451.99 and 318.48 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.89 : 1,451.99 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.89/1,451.99 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.89x = 1,451.99 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.89x = 462,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,428.18/967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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