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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.73, 1,456.33 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.73, 1,456.33 and 321.47 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.73 : 1,456.33 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.73/1,456.33 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.73x = 1,456.33 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.73x = 468,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,164.38/970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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