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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.66, 1,455.18 and 604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.66, 1,455.18 and 604.63 is: 906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.66 : 1,455.18 = 604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.66/1,455.18 = 604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.66x = 1,455.18 × 604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.66x = 879,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,845.48/970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.44

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