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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.95, 1,451.27 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.95, 1,451.27 and 383.02 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.95 : 1,451.27 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.95/1,451.27 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.95x = 1,451.27 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.95x = 555,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,862.76/967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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