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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,453.73 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,453.73 and 319.94 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,453.73 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,453.73 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,453.73 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 465,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,106.38/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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