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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.55, 1,456.38 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.55, 1,456.38 and 385.97 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.55 : 1,456.38 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.55/1,456.38 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.55x = 1,456.38 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.55x = 562,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,111.71/970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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