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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.20, 1,456.44 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.20, 1,456.44 and 354.72 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.20 : 1,456.44 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.20/1,456.44 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.20x = 1,456.44 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.20x = 516,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,628.40/971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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