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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.65, 1,454.09 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.65, 1,454.09 and 484.11 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.65 : 1,454.09 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.65/1,454.09 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.65x = 1,454.09 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.65x = 703,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,937.09/970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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