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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,455.98 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,455.98 and 393.63 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,455.98 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,455.98 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,455.98 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 573,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,115.44/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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