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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.23, 1,456.94 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.23, 1,456.94 and 322.01 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.23 : 1,456.94 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.23/1,456.94 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.23x = 1,456.94 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.23x = 469,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,147.64/971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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