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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.22, 1,455.44 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.22, 1,455.44 and 321.01 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.22 : 1,455.44 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.22/1,455.44 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.22x = 1,455.44 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.22x = 467,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,205.55/970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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