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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,456.89 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,456.89 and 423.18 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,456.89 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,456.89 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,456.89 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 616,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,526.71/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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