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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.09, 1,455.26 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.09, 1,455.26 and 320.67 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.09 : 1,455.26 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.09/1,455.26 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.09x = 1,455.26 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.09x = 466,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,658.22/970.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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