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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,457.34 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,457.34 and 322.14 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,457.34 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,457.34 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,457.34 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 469,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,467.51/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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