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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.71, 1,456.35 and 600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.71, 1,456.35 and 600.27 is: 900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.71 : 1,456.35 = 600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.71/1,456.35 = 600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.71x = 1,456.35 × 600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.71x = 874,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,203.21/970.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.58

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