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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.24, 1,452.30 and 623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.24, 1,452.30 and 623.11 is: 932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.24 : 1,452.30 = 623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.24/1,452.30 = 623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.24x = 1,452.30 × 623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.24x = 904,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,942.65/970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.70

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