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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.37, 1,457.28 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.37, 1,457.28 and 322.07 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.37 : 1,457.28 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.37/1,457.28 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.37x = 1,457.28 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.37x = 469,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,338.88/971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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