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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,455.20 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,455.20 and 393 is: 589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,455.20 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,455.20 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,455.20 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 571,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,891.64/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.50

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