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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,457.94 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,457.94 and 322.88 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,457.94 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,457.94 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,457.94 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 470,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,739.67/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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