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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,457.42 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,457.42 and 322.18 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,457.42 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,457.42 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,457.42 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 469,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,551.58/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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