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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.90, 1,457.91 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.90, 1,457.91 and 323.09 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.90 : 1,457.91 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.90/1,457.91 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.90x = 1,457.91 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.90x = 471,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,028.85/971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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