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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.56, 1,455.83 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.56, 1,455.83 and 286.56 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.56 : 1,455.83 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.56/1,455.83 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.56x = 1,455.83 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.56x = 417,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,183.36/970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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