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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.04, 1,453.80 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.04, 1,453.80 and 319.78 is: 479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.04 : 1,453.80 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.04/1,453.80 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.04x = 1,453.80 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.04x = 464,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,896.16/969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.75

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