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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.91, 1,457.19 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.91, 1,457.19 and 355.46 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.91 : 1,457.19 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.91/1,457.19 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.91x = 1,457.19 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.91x = 517,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,965.47/971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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