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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.08, 1,456.74 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.08, 1,456.74 and 394.04 is: 591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.08 : 1,456.74 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.08/1,456.74 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.08x = 1,456.74 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.08x = 574,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,013.83/971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.11

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