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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,457.32 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,457.32 and 322.29 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,457.32 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,457.32 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,457.32 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 469,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,679.66/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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