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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.68, 1,456.02 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.68, 1,456.02 and 321.60 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.68 : 1,456.02 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.68/1,456.02 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.68x = 1,456.02 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.68x = 468,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,256.03/970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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