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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,455.03 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,455.03 and 483.66 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,455.03 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,455.03 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,455.03 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 703,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,739.81/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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