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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.82, 1,457.76 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.82, 1,457.76 and 322.53 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.82 : 1,457.76 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.82/1,457.76 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.82x = 1,457.76 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.82x = 470,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,171.33/971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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