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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,457.16 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,457.16 and 354.68 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,457.16 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,457.16 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,457.16 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 516,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,825.51/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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