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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,453.55 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,453.55 and 319.68 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,453.55 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,453.55 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,453.55 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 464,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,669.27/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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