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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,456.55 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,456.55 and 385.94 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,456.55 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,456.55 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,456.55 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 562,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,138.23/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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