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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.55, 1,456.50 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.55, 1,456.50 and 423.31 is: 634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.55 : 1,456.50 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.55/1,456.50 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.55x = 1,456.50 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.55x = 616,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,551.02/971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.61

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