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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.96, 1,454.73 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.96, 1,454.73 and 605.20 is: 906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.96 : 1,454.73 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.96/1,454.73 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.96x = 1,454.73 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.96x = 880,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,402.60/970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.73

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