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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.45, 1,455.44 and 483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.45, 1,455.44 and 483.38 is: 724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.45 : 1,455.44 = 483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.45/1,455.44 = 483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.45x = 1,455.44 × 483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.45x = 703,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,535.43/970.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.96

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