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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.84, 1,455.72 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.84, 1,455.72 and 321.22 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.84 : 1,455.72 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.84/1,455.72 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.84x = 1,455.72 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.84x = 467,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,606.38/970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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