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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.34, 1,456.69 and 386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.34, 1,456.69 and 386.14 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.34 : 1,456.69 = 386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.34/1,456.69 = 386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.34x = 1,456.69 × 386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.34x = 562,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,489.49/971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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