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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,456.11 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,456.11 and 423.03 is: 634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,456.11 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,456.11 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,456.11 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 615,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,978.21/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.00

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