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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.04, 1,453.68 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.04, 1,453.68 and 319.84 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.04 : 1,453.68 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.04/1,453.68 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.04x = 1,453.68 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.04x = 464,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,945.01/969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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