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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,456.47 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,456.47 and 422.87 is: 634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,456.47 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,456.47 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,456.47 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 615,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,890.19/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.55

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