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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.02, 1,456.80 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.02, 1,456.80 and 423.07 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.02 : 1,456.80 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.02/1,456.80 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.02x = 1,456.80 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.02x = 616,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,328.38/971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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