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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.28, 1,457.28 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.28, 1,457.28 and 451.56 is: 677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.28 : 1,457.28 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.28/1,457.28 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.28x = 1,457.28 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.28x = 658,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,049.36/971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.51

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