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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.34, 1,454.12 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.34, 1,454.12 and 320.12 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.34 : 1,454.12 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.34/1,454.12 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.34x = 1,454.12 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.34x = 465,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,492.89/969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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