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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,454.47 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,454.47 and 320.64 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,454.47 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,454.47 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,454.47 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 466,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,352.39/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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