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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.34, 1,457.24 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.34, 1,457.24 and 322.08 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.34 : 1,457.24 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.34/1,457.24 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.34x = 1,457.24 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.34x = 469,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,346.54/971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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