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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,454.13 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,454.13 and 319.98 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,454.13 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,454.13 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,454.13 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 465,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,292.52/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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