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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.87, 1,456.90 and 423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.87, 1,456.90 and 423.10 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.87 : 1,456.90 = 423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.87/1,456.90 = 423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.87x = 1,456.90 × 423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.87x = 616,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,413.44/970.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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