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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.68, 1,457.76 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.68, 1,457.76 and 452.04 is: 678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.68 : 1,457.76 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.68/1,457.76 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.68x = 1,457.76 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.68x = 658,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,965.83/971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.17

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