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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.16, 1,456.56 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.16, 1,456.56 and 423.21 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.16 : 1,456.56 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.16/1,456.56 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.16x = 1,456.56 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.16x = 616,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,430.76/971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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