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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,455.92 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970, 1,455.92 and 605.48 is: 908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970 : 1,455.92 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970/1,455.92 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970x = 1,455.92 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970x = 881,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,530.44/970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.79

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