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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.83, 1,455.50 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.83, 1,455.50 and 484.22 is: 725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.83 : 1,455.50 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.83/1,455.50 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.83x = 1,455.50 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.83x = 704,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,782.21/970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.96

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