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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,454.30 and 483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,454.30 and 483.85 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,454.30 = 483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,454.30 = 483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,454.30 × 483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 703,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,657.00/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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