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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,456.21 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,456.21 and 605.16 is: 908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,456.21 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,456.21 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,456.21 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 881,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,240.04/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.38

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