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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.09, 1,453.76 and 319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.09, 1,453.76 and 319.67 is: 479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.09 : 1,453.76 = 319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.09/1,453.76 = 319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.09x = 1,453.76 × 319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.09x = 464,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,723.46/969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.55

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