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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.89, 1,455.54 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.89, 1,455.54 and 385.53 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.89 : 1,455.54 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.89/1,455.54 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.89x = 1,455.54 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.89x = 561,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,159.71/970.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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