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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,455.93 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,455.93 and 393.54 is: 590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,455.93 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,455.93 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,455.93 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 572,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,966.69/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.53

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