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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,454.90 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,454.90 and 384.90 is: 577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,454.90 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,454.90 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,454.90 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 559,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,989.09/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.23

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