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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,456.16 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,456.16 and 393.52 is: 590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,456.16 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,456.16 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,456.16 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 573,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,028.08/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.31

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