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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.47, 1,457.06 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.47, 1,457.06 and 355.18 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.47 : 1,457.06 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.47/1,457.06 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.47x = 1,457.06 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.47x = 517,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,513.15/971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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