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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.38, 1,455.60 and 385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.38, 1,455.60 and 385.49 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.38 : 1,455.60 = 385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.38/1,455.60 = 385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.38x = 1,455.60 × 385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.38x = 561,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,119.24/970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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