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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.74, 1,457.19 and 355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.74, 1,457.19 and 355.45 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.74 : 1,457.19 = 355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.74/1,457.19 = 355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.74x = 1,457.19 × 355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.74x = 517,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,958.19/971.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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