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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.43, 1,454.25 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.43, 1,454.25 and 311.08 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.43 : 1,454.25 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.43/1,454.25 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.43x = 1,454.25 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.43x = 452,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,388.09/969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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