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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,457.00 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,457.00 and 423.53 is: 635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,457.00 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,457.00 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,457.00 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 617,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,076.98/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.38

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