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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.96, 1,451.94 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.96, 1,451.94 and 318.88 is: 478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.96 : 1,451.94 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.96/1,451.94 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.96x = 1,451.94 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.96x = 462,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,994.63/967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.32

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