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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.47, 1,455.71 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.47, 1,455.71 and 393.35 is: 590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.47 : 1,455.71 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.47/1,455.71 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.47x = 1,455.71 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.47x = 572,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,594.28/970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.02

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