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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.84, 1,457.22 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.84, 1,457.22 and 322.22 is: 483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.84 : 1,457.22 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.84/1,457.22 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.84x = 1,457.22 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.84x = 469,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,545.43/971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.15

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