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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.56, 1,454.40 and 604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.56, 1,454.40 and 604.24 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.56 : 1,454.40 = 604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.56/1,454.40 = 604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.56x = 1,454.40 × 604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.56x = 878,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,806.66/970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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