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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,455.96 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,455.96 and 321.24 is: 481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,455.96 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,455.96 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,455.96 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 467,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,712.59/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.78

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