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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,455.92 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,455.92 and 457.50 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,455.92 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,455.92 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,455.92 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 666,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,083.40/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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