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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,456.08 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,456.08 and 604.97 is: 908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,456.08 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,456.08 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,456.08 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 880,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,880.63/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.15

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