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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.88, 1,456.35 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.88, 1,456.35 and 385.99 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.88 : 1,456.35 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.88/1,456.35 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.88x = 1,456.35 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.88x = 562,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,136.54/970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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