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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.54, 1,457.56 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.54, 1,457.56 and 322.28 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.54 : 1,457.56 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.54/1,457.56 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.54x = 1,457.56 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.54x = 469,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,742.44/971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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