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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.70, 1,457.61 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.70, 1,457.61 and 313.65 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.70 : 1,457.61 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.70/1,457.61 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.70x = 1,457.61 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.70x = 457,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,179.38/971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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