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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.33, 1,455.91 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.33, 1,455.91 and 386.18 is: 578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.33 : 1,455.91 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.33/1,455.91 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.33x = 1,455.91 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.33x = 562,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,241.99/971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.84

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