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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,453.31 and 319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969, 1,453.31 and 319.65 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969 : 1,453.31 = 319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969/1,453.31 = 319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969x = 1,453.31 × 319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969x = 464,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,550.54/969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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