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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.42, 1,455.63 and 482.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.42, 1,455.63 and 482.98 is: 724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.42 : 1,455.63 = 482.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.42/1,455.63 = 482.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.42x = 1,455.63 × 482.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.42x = 703,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,040.18/970.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.47

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