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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,456.31 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,456.31 and 385.74 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,456.31 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,456.31 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,456.31 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 561,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,755.09/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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