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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,456.95 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,456.95 and 355.18 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,456.95 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,456.95 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,456.95 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 517,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,479.50/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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