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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.48, 1,457.96 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.48, 1,457.96 and 355.35 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.48 : 1,457.96 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.48/1,457.96 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.48x = 1,457.96 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.48x = 518,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,084.31/971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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