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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.18, 1,456.77 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.18, 1,456.77 and 321.96 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.18 : 1,456.77 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.18/1,456.77 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.18x = 1,456.77 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.18x = 469,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,021.67/971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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