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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.45, 1,457.09 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.45, 1,457.09 and 423.48 is: 635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.45 : 1,457.09 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.45/1,457.09 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.45x = 1,457.09 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.45x = 617,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,048.47/971.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.18

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