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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.53, 1,457.53 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.53, 1,457.53 and 313.40 is: 470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.53 : 1,457.53 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.53/1,457.53 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.53x = 1,457.53 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.53x = 456,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,792.76/971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.18

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