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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.36, 1,457.44 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.36, 1,457.44 and 458 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.36 : 1,457.44 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.36/1,457.44 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.36x = 1,457.44 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.36x = 667,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,507.52/971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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