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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.46, 1,455.72 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.46, 1,455.72 and 321.14 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.46 : 1,455.72 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.46/1,455.72 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.46x = 1,455.72 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.46x = 467,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,489.92/970.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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