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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,454.07 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,454.07 and 320.11 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,454.07 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,454.07 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,454.07 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 465,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,462.35/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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