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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.65, 1,454.67 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.65, 1,454.67 and 320.33 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.65 : 1,454.67 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.65/1,454.67 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.65x = 1,454.67 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.65x = 465,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,974.44/969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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