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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,454.22 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,454.22 and 320.06 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,454.22 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,454.22 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,454.22 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 465,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,441.29/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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