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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,454.03 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,454.03 and 311.24 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,454.03 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,454.03 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,454.03 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 452,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,543.47/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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