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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.29, 1,455.39 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.29, 1,455.39 and 320.85 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.29 : 1,455.39 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.29/1,455.39 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.29x = 1,455.39 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.29x = 466,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,961.88/970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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