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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.55, 1,454.43 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.55, 1,454.43 and 320.29 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.55 : 1,454.43 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.55/1,454.43 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.55x = 1,454.43 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.55x = 465,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,839.38/969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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