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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,456.32 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,456.32 and 385.83 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,456.32 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,456.32 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,456.32 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 561,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,891.95/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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