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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.54, 1,455.51 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.54, 1,455.51 and 483.46 is: 725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.54 : 1,455.51 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.54/1,455.51 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.54x = 1,455.51 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.54x = 703,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,680.86/970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.04

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