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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,456.39 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,456.39 and 457.54 is: 686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,456.39 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,456.39 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,456.39 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 666,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,356.68/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.61

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