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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.29, 1,456.94 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.29, 1,456.94 and 423.41 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.29 : 1,456.94 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.29/1,456.94 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.29x = 1,456.94 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.29x = 616,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,882.55/971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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