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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.28, 1,457.60 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.28, 1,457.60 and 423.18 is: 635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.28 : 1,457.60 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.28/1,457.60 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.28x = 1,457.60 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.28x = 616,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,825.05/971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.06

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