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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.20, 1,453.70 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.20, 1,453.70 and 320.04 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.20 : 1,453.70 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.20/1,453.70 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.20x = 1,453.70 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.20x = 465,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,242.15/969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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