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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.79, 1,456.41 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.79, 1,456.41 and 321.48 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.79 : 1,456.41 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.79/1,456.41 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.79x = 1,456.41 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.79x = 468,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,206.69/970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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