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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,455.96 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,455.96 and 321.64 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,455.96 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,455.96 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,455.96 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 468,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,294.97/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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