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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.86, 1,456.55 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.86, 1,456.55 and 322.05 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.86 : 1,456.55 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.86/1,456.55 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.86x = 1,456.55 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.86x = 469,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,081.93/970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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