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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.48, 1,455.81 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.48, 1,455.81 and 321.27 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.48 : 1,455.81 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.48/1,455.81 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.48x = 1,455.81 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.48x = 467,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,708.08/970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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