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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,456.61 and 423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,456.61 and 423.26 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,456.61 = 423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,456.61 = 423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,456.61 × 423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 616,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,524.75/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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