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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.57, 1,454.99 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.57, 1,454.99 and 385.18 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.57 : 1,454.99 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.57/1,454.99 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.57x = 1,454.99 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.57x = 560,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,427.48/970.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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