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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,453.19 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,453.19 and 319.61 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,453.19 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,453.19 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,453.19 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 464,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,445.19/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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