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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.31, 1,457.57 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.31, 1,457.57 and 423.50 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.31 : 1,457.57 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.31/1,457.57 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.31x = 1,457.57 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.31x = 617,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,280.90/971.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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