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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.91, 1,457.97 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.91, 1,457.97 and 322.56 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.91 : 1,457.97 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.91/1,457.97 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.91x = 1,457.97 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.91x = 470,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,282.80/971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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