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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.42, 1,456.77 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.42, 1,456.77 and 322.01 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.42 : 1,456.77 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.42/1,456.77 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.42x = 1,456.77 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.42x = 469,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,087.22/971.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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