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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.68, 1,454.64 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.68, 1,454.64 and 483.04 is: 723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.68 : 1,454.64 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.68/1,454.64 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.68x = 1,454.64 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.68x = 702,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,649.31/970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.87

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