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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.15, 1,456.98 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.15, 1,456.98 and 423.44 is: 635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.15 : 1,456.98 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.15/1,456.98 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.15x = 1,456.98 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.15x = 616,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,943.61/971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.27

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