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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.23, 1,457.27 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.23, 1,457.27 and 451.36 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.23 : 1,457.27 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.23/1,457.27 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.23x = 1,457.27 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.23x = 657,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,753.39/971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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