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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.69, 1,454.60 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.69, 1,454.60 and 320.43 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.69 : 1,454.60 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.69/1,454.60 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.69x = 1,454.60 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.69x = 466,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,097.48/969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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