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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.14, 1,454.73 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.14, 1,454.73 and 422.08 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.14 : 1,454.73 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.14/1,454.73 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.14x = 1,454.73 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.14x = 614,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,007.22/970.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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