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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,456.90 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,456.90 and 354.96 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,456.90 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,456.90 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,456.90 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 517,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,141.22/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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