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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,454 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970, 1,454 and 507.44 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970 : 1,454 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970/1,454 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970x = 1,454 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970x = 737,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,817.76/970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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