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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.18, 1,454.96 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.18, 1,454.96 and 422.21 is: 633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.18 : 1,454.96 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.18/1,454.96 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.18x = 1,454.96 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.18x = 614,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,303.35/970.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.19

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