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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,454.19 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,454.19 and 320.02 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,454.19 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,454.19 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,454.19 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 465,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,369.88/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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