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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.91, 1,456.65 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.91, 1,456.65 and 416.04 is: 623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.91 : 1,456.65 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.91/1,456.65 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.91x = 1,456.65 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.91x = 606,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,024.67/971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.54

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