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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.41, 1,457.10 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.41, 1,457.10 and 313.36 is: 470.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.41 : 1,457.10 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.41/1,457.10 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.41x = 1,457.10 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.41x = 456,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,596.86/971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.04

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