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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,456.16 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,456.16 and 312.86 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,456.16 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,456.16 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,456.16 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 455,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,568.31/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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