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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.44, 1,455.12 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.44, 1,455.12 and 384.84 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.44 : 1,455.12 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.44/1,455.12 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.44x = 1,455.12 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.44x = 559,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,993.84/970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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