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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.90, 1,451.84 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.90, 1,451.84 and 351.46 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.90 : 1,451.84 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.90/1,451.84 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.90x = 1,451.84 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.90x = 510,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,263.69/967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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