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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.51, 1,456.47 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.51, 1,456.47 and 423.32 is: 634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.51 : 1,456.47 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.51/1,456.47 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.51x = 1,456.47 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.51x = 616,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,545.60/971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.63

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