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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.79, 1,457.79 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.79, 1,457.79 and 322.52 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.79 : 1,457.79 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.79/1,457.79 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.79x = 1,457.79 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.79x = 470,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,164.82/971.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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