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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.78, 1,456.17 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.78, 1,456.17 and 321.57 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.78 : 1,456.17 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.78/1,456.17 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.78x = 1,456.17 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.78x = 468,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,260.59/970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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