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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.12, 1,455.18 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.12, 1,455.18 and 286.12 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.12 : 1,455.18 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.12/1,455.18 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.12x = 1,455.18 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.12x = 416,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,356.10/970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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