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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.58, 1,456.50 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.58, 1,456.50 and 393.50 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.58 : 1,456.50 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.58/1,456.50 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.58x = 1,456.50 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.58x = 573,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,132.75/970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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