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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.28, 1,456.34 and 508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.28, 1,456.34 and 508.40 is: 763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.28 : 1,456.34 = 508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.28/1,456.34 = 508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.28x = 1,456.34 × 508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.28x = 740,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,393.43/970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.07

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