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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,454.20 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,454.20 and 320.17 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,454.20 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,454.20 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,454.20 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 465,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,591.21/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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