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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.32, 1,456.82 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.32, 1,456.82 and 322.06 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.32 : 1,456.82 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.32/1,456.82 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.32x = 1,456.82 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.32x = 469,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,183.45/971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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