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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,455.54 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,455.54 and 321.28 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,455.54 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,455.54 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,455.54 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 467,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,635.89/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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