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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,457.04 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,457.04 and 321.93 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,457.04 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,457.04 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,457.04 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 469,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,064.89/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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