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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.44, 1,456.06 and 483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.44, 1,456.06 and 483.83 is: 725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.44 : 1,456.06 = 483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.44/1,456.06 = 483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.44x = 1,456.06 × 483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.44x = 704,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,485.51/970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.94

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