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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,454.31 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,454.31 and 320.27 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,454.31 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,454.31 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,454.31 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 465,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,764.59/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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