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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.27, 1,457.48 and 451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.27, 1,457.48 and 451.45 is: 677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.27 : 1,457.48 = 451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.27/1,457.48 = 451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.27x = 1,457.48 × 451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.27x = 657,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,979.35/971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.44

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