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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.40, 1,456.68 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.40, 1,456.68 and 354.90 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.40 : 1,456.68 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.40/1,456.68 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.40x = 1,456.68 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.40x = 516,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,975.73/971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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