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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.92, 1,456.56 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.92, 1,456.56 and 394.20 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.92 : 1,456.56 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.92/1,456.56 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.92x = 1,456.56 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.92x = 574,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,175.95/970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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