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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.49, 1,454.34 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.49, 1,454.34 and 320.23 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.49 : 1,454.34 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.49/1,454.34 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.49x = 1,454.34 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.49x = 465,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,716.03/969.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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