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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.05, 1,455.03 and 384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.05, 1,455.03 and 384.83 is: 577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.05 : 1,455.03 = 384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.05/1,455.03 = 384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.05x = 1,455.03 × 384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.05x = 559,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,939.19/970.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.23

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