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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971, 1,456.53 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971, 1,456.53 and 386.11 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971 : 1,456.53 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971/1,456.53 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971x = 1,456.53 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971x = 562,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,380.80/971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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