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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.65, 1,456.97 and 477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.65, 1,456.97 and 477.84 is: 716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.65 : 1,456.97 = 477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.65/1,456.97 = 477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.65x = 1,456.97 × 477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.65x = 696,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,198.54/971.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.51

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