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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,454.55 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,454.55 and 320.13 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,454.55 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,454.55 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,454.55 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 465,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,645.09/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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