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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.28, 1,456.57 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.28, 1,456.57 and 354.82 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.28 : 1,456.57 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.28/1,456.57 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.28x = 1,456.57 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.28x = 516,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,820.17/971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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