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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.85, 1,454.33 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.85, 1,454.33 and 450.12 is: 674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.85 : 1,454.33 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.85/1,454.33 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.85x = 1,454.33 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.85x = 654,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,629.60/970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.28

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