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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.55, 1,456.85 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.55, 1,456.85 and 322.06 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.55 : 1,456.85 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.55/1,456.85 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.55x = 1,456.85 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.55x = 469,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,193.11/971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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