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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,455.48 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,455.48 and 321.08 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,455.48 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,455.48 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,455.48 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 467,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,318.24/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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