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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,456.08 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,456.08 and 393.19 is: 589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,456.08 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,456.08 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,456.08 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 572,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,510.98/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.78

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