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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,454.36 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,454.36 and 605.48 is: 907.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,454.36 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,454.36 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,454.36 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 880,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,575.59/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.83

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