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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.06, 1,452.87 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.06, 1,452.87 and 319.62 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.06 : 1,452.87 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.06/1,452.87 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.06x = 1,452.87 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.06x = 464,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,366.31/969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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