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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.12, 1,454.25 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.12, 1,454.25 and 622.48 is: 933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.12 : 1,454.25 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.12/1,454.25 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.12x = 1,454.25 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.12x = 905,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,241.54/970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.12

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