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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,455.60 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,455.60 and 321.18 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,455.60 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,455.60 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,455.60 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 467,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,509.61/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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