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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.00, 1,454.36 and 663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.00, 1,454.36 and 663.42 is: 993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.00 : 1,454.36 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.00/1,454.36 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.00x = 1,454.36 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.00x = 964,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,848.19/971.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.67

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