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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,456.23 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,456.23 and 423.08 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,456.23 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,456.23 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,456.23 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 616,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,101.79/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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