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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.75, 1,456.77 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.75, 1,456.77 and 457.79 is: 686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.75 : 1,456.77 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.75/1,456.77 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.75x = 1,456.77 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.75x = 666,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,894.74/970.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.99

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