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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.34, 1,457.64 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.34, 1,457.64 and 394.08 is: 591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.34 : 1,457.64 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.34/1,457.64 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.34x = 1,457.64 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.34x = 574,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,426.77/971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.38

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