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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.65, 1,455.94 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.65, 1,455.94 and 423.22 is: 634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.65 : 1,455.94 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.65/1,455.94 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.65x = 1,455.94 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.65x = 616,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,182.93/970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.82

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