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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.59, 1,455.57 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.59, 1,455.57 and 385.74 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.59 : 1,455.57 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.59/1,455.57 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.59x = 1,455.57 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.59x = 561,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,471.57/970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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