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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.32, 1,453.82 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.32, 1,453.82 and 320.06 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.32 : 1,453.82 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.32/1,453.82 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.32x = 1,453.82 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.32x = 465,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,309.63/969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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