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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.21, 1,453.77 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.21, 1,453.77 and 319.95 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.21 : 1,453.77 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.21/1,453.77 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.21x = 1,453.77 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.21x = 465,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,133.71/969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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