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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.17, 1,456.83 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.17, 1,456.83 and 304.02 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.17 : 1,456.83 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.17/1,456.83 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.17x = 1,456.83 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.17x = 442,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,905.46/971.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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