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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,457.28 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,457.28 and 322.32 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,457.28 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,457.28 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,457.28 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 469,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,710.49/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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