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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.33, 1,456.32 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.33, 1,456.32 and 451.04 is: 676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.33 : 1,456.32 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.33/1,456.32 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.33x = 1,456.32 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.33x = 656,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,858.57/971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.25

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