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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.83, 1,455.87 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.83, 1,455.87 and 321.39 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.83 : 1,455.87 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.83/1,455.87 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.83x = 1,455.87 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.83x = 467,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,902.06/970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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