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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.84, 1,456.80 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.84, 1,456.80 and 423.28 is: 635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.84 : 1,456.80 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.84/1,456.80 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.84x = 1,456.80 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.84x = 616,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,634.30/970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.16

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