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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.18, 1,455.45 and 393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.18, 1,455.45 and 393.05 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.18 : 1,455.45 = 393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.18/1,455.45 = 393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.18x = 1,455.45 × 393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.18x = 572,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,064.62/970.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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