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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,456.02 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,456.02 and 457.30 is: 686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,456.02 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,456.02 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,456.02 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 665,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,837.95/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.25

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