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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.67, 1,454.94 and 477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.67, 1,454.94 and 477.41 is: 715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.67 : 1,454.94 = 477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.67/1,454.94 = 477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.67x = 1,454.94 × 477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.67x = 694,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,606.54/970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.60

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