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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.24, 1,456.38 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.24, 1,456.38 and 321.75 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.24 : 1,456.38 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.24/1,456.38 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.24x = 1,456.38 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.24x = 468,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,590.27/971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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