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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.93, 1,452.14 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.93, 1,452.14 and 318.66 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.93 : 1,452.14 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.93/1,452.14 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.93x = 1,452.14 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.93x = 462,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,738.93/967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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