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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,456.95 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,456.95 and 605.63 is: 909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,456.95 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,456.95 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,456.95 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 882,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,372.63/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.54

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