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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,455.64 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970, 1,455.64 and 457.04 is: 685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970 : 1,455.64 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970/1,455.64 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970x = 1,455.64 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970x = 665,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,285.71/970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.86

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