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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.93, 1,458.11 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.93, 1,458.11 and 416.66 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.93 : 1,458.11 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.93/1,458.11 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.93x = 1,458.11 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.93x = 607,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,529.86/971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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