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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.92, 1,458.04 and 451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.92, 1,458.04 and 451.82 is: 677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.92 : 1,458.04 = 451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.92/1,458.04 = 451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.92x = 1,458.04 × 451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.92x = 658,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,764.34/971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.80

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