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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.11, 1,455.84 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.11, 1,455.84 and 422.43 is: 633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.11 : 1,455.84 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.11/1,455.84 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.11x = 1,455.84 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.11x = 614,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,990.49/970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.94

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