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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,454.37 and 483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,454.37 and 483.47 is: 724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,454.37 = 483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,454.37 = 483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,454.37 × 483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 703,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,144.26/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.83

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