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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.16, 1,456.60 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.16, 1,456.60 and 321.81 is: 482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.16 : 1,456.60 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.16/1,456.60 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.16x = 1,456.60 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.16x = 468,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,748.45/971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.67

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