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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,454.22 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,454.22 and 320.18 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,454.22 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,454.22 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,454.22 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 465,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,612.16/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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