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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.39, 1,455.77 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.39, 1,455.77 and 424.04 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.39 : 1,455.77 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.39/1,455.77 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.39x = 1,455.77 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.39x = 617,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,298.49/971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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