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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.05, 1,455.26 and 443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.05, 1,455.26 and 443.30 is: 664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.05 : 1,455.26 = 443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.05/1,455.26 = 443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.05x = 1,455.26 × 443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.05x = 645,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,110.59/971.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.35

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