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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,457.31 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,457.31 and 416.34 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,457.31 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,457.31 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,457.31 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 606,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,736.45/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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