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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,457.94 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,457.94 and 322.60 is: 483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,457.94 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,457.94 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,457.94 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 470,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,331.44/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.91

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