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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.92, 1,455.71 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.92, 1,455.71 and 483.84 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.92 : 1,455.71 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.92/1,455.71 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.92x = 1,455.71 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.92x = 704,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,328.31/970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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