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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.06, 1,456.11 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.06, 1,456.11 and 321.57 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.06 : 1,456.11 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.06/1,456.11 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.06x = 1,456.11 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.06x = 468,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,241.29/971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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