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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,457.48 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,457.48 and 394.39 is: 591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,457.48 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,457.48 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,457.48 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 574,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,815.54/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.67

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