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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.62, 1,457.28 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.62, 1,457.28 and 322.36 is: 483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.62 : 1,457.28 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.62/1,457.28 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.62x = 1,457.28 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.62x = 469,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,768.78/971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.49

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