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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,455.98 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,455.98 and 424.10 is: 635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,455.98 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,455.98 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,455.98 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 617,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,482.64/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.62

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