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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.66, 1,454.35 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.66, 1,454.35 and 320.31 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.66 : 1,454.35 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.66/1,454.35 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.66x = 1,454.35 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.66x = 465,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,842.85/969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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