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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.28, 1,455.60 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.28, 1,455.60 and 385.16 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.28 : 1,455.60 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.28/1,455.60 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.28x = 1,455.60 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.28x = 560,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,642.54/970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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