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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.18, 1,455.72 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.18, 1,455.72 and 386.49 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.18 : 1,455.72 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.18/1,455.72 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.18x = 1,455.72 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.18x = 562,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,621.22/971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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