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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.53, 1,457.02 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.53, 1,457.02 and 423.58 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.53 : 1,457.02 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.53/1,457.02 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.53x = 1,457.02 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.53x = 617,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,164.53/971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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