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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.33, 1,453.92 and 311.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.33, 1,453.92 and 311.21 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.33 : 1,453.92 = 311.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.33/1,453.92 = 311.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.33x = 1,453.92 × 311.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.33x = 452,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,467.17/969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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