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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,455.64 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,455.64 and 321.48 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,455.64 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,455.64 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,455.64 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 467,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,959.15/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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