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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.18, 1,453.56 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.18, 1,453.56 and 320.04 is: 479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.18 : 1,453.56 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.18/1,453.56 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.18x = 1,453.56 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.18x = 465,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,197.34/969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.99

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