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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,453.88 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,453.88 and 320.00 is: 479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,453.88 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,453.88 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,453.88 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 465,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,235.13/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.99

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