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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.82, 1,456.26 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.82, 1,456.26 and 321.53 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.82 : 1,456.26 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.82/1,456.26 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.82x = 1,456.26 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.82x = 468,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,229.67/970.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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