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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.77, 1,456.35 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.77, 1,456.35 and 385.66 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.77 : 1,456.35 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.77/1,456.35 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.77x = 1,456.35 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.77x = 561,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,655.94/970.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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