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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.86, 1,456.68 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.86, 1,456.68 and 444.02 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.86 : 1,456.68 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.86/1,456.68 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.86x = 1,456.68 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.86x = 646,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,795.05/970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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