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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.68, 1,454.64 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.68, 1,454.64 and 320.24 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.68 : 1,454.64 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.68/1,454.64 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.68x = 1,454.64 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.68x = 465,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,833.91/969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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