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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,453.55 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,453.55 and 319.82 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,453.55 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,453.55 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,453.55 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 464,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,865.49/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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