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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.14, 1,454.94 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.14, 1,454.94 and 385.14 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.14 : 1,454.94 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.14/1,454.94 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.14x = 1,454.94 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.14x = 560,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,355.59/970.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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