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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.86, 1,458.18 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.86, 1,458.18 and 445.02 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.86 : 1,458.18 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.86/1,458.18 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.86x = 1,458.18 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.86x = 648,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,919.26/971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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