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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.21, 1,455.45 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.21, 1,455.45 and 320.88 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.21 : 1,455.45 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.21/1,455.45 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.21x = 1,455.45 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.21x = 467,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,024.80/970.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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