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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.84, 1,454.64 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.84, 1,454.64 and 422.20 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.84 : 1,454.64 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.84/1,454.64 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.84x = 1,454.64 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.84x = 614,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,149.01/970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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