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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.63, 1,454.28 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.63, 1,454.28 and 320.37 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.63 : 1,454.28 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.63/1,454.28 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.63x = 1,454.28 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.63x = 465,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,907.68/969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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