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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,454.08 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,454.08 and 320 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,454.08 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,454.08 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,454.08 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 465,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,305.60/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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