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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.96, 1,455.44 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.96, 1,455.44 and 385.80 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.96 : 1,455.44 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.96/1,455.44 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.96x = 1,455.44 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.96x = 561,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,508.75/970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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