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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.48, 1,454.36 and 641.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.48, 1,454.36 and 641.81 is: 960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.48 : 1,454.36 = 641.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.48/1,454.36 = 641.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.48x = 1,454.36 × 641.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.48x = 933,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,412.31/971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.82

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