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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.47, 1,454.46 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.47, 1,454.46 and 320.20 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.47 : 1,454.46 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.47/1,454.46 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.47x = 1,454.46 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.47x = 465,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,721.44/969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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