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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.05, 1,451.67 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.05, 1,451.67 and 318.66 is: 477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.05 : 1,451.67 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.05/1,451.67 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.05x = 1,451.67 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.05x = 462,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,589.16/968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.86

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