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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,455.44 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,455.44 and 450.18 is: 675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,455.44 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,455.44 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,455.44 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 655,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,209.98/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.04

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