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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.46, 1,454.22 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.46, 1,454.22 and 320.14 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.46 : 1,454.22 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.46/1,454.22 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.46x = 1,454.22 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.46x = 465,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,553.99/969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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