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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,457.76 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,457.76 and 394.50 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,457.76 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,457.76 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,457.76 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 575,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,086.32/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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