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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.59, 1,454.52 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.59, 1,454.52 and 320.18 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.59 : 1,454.52 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.59/1,454.52 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.59x = 1,454.52 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.59x = 465,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,700.94/969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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