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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,457.22 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,457.22 and 423.36 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,457.22 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,457.22 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,457.22 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 616,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,928.66/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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