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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.54, 1,457.40 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.54, 1,457.40 and 394.46 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.54 : 1,457.40 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.54/1,457.40 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.54x = 1,457.40 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.54x = 574,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,886.00/971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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