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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,455.54 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,455.54 and 321.36 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,455.54 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,455.54 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,455.54 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 467,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,752.33/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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