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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.84, 1,457.64 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.84, 1,457.64 and 322.56 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.84 : 1,457.64 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.84/1,457.64 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.84x = 1,457.64 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.84x = 470,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,176.36/971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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