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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.06, 1,454.37 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.06, 1,454.37 and 483.46 is: 724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.06 : 1,454.37 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.06/1,454.37 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.06x = 1,454.37 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.06x = 703,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,129.72/970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.83

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