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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.60, 1,457.60 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.60, 1,457.60 and 322.31 is: 483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.60 : 1,457.60 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.60/1,457.60 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.60x = 1,457.60 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.60x = 469,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,801.09/971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.54

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