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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,456.32 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,456.32 and 457.52 is: 686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,456.32 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,456.32 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,456.32 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 666,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,295.53/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.53

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