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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.24, 1,455.54 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.24, 1,455.54 and 393.52 is: 590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.24 : 1,455.54 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.24/1,455.54 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.24x = 1,455.54 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.24x = 572,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,784.10/970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.35

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