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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.99, 1,457.30 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.99, 1,457.30 and 451.44 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.99 : 1,457.30 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.99/1,457.30 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.99x = 1,457.30 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.99x = 657,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,883.27/971.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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