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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,454.97 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,454.97 and 320.67 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,454.97 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,454.97 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,454.97 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 466,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,565.23/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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