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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.11, 1,455.57 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.11, 1,455.57 and 483.57 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.11 : 1,455.57 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.11/1,455.57 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.11x = 1,455.57 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.11x = 703,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,869.98/970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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