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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,454.28 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,454.28 and 320.60 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,454.28 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,454.28 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,454.28 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 466,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,242.17/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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