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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.04, 1,454.75 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.04, 1,454.75 and 320.62 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.04 : 1,454.75 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.04/1,454.75 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.04x = 1,454.75 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.04x = 466,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,421.95/970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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