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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,456.96 and 605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,456.96 and 605.67 is: 909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,456.96 = 605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,456.96 = 605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,456.96 × 605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 882,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,436.96/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.15

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