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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.96, 1,455.28 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.96, 1,455.28 and 450.26 is: 674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.96 : 1,455.28 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.96/1,455.28 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.96x = 1,455.28 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.96x = 655,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,254.37/970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.85

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