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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.98, 1,454.13 and 604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.98, 1,454.13 and 604.68 is: 905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.98 : 1,454.13 = 604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.98/1,454.13 = 604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.98x = 1,454.13 × 604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.98x = 879,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,283.33/970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.56

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