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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.03, 1,457.13 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.03, 1,457.13 and 385.92 is: 579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.03 : 1,457.13 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.03/1,457.13 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.03x = 1,457.13 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.03x = 562,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,335.61/971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.12

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