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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,454.81 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,454.81 and 622.86 is: 933.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,454.81 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,454.81 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,454.81 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 906,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,142.96/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.69

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