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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,456.86 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,456.86 and 450.72 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,456.86 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,456.86 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,456.86 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 656,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,635.94/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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