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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,455.62 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,455.62 and 321.12 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,455.62 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,455.62 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,455.62 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 467,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,428.69/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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