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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.93, 1,451.99 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.93, 1,451.99 and 318.51 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.93 : 1,451.99 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.93/1,451.99 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.93x = 1,451.99 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.93x = 462,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,473.33/967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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