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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,457.22 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,457.22 and 424.02 is: 636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,457.22 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,457.22 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,457.22 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 617,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,890.42/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.04

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