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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.75, 1,454.76 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.75, 1,454.76 and 320.31 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.75 : 1,454.76 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.75/1,454.76 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.75x = 1,454.76 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.75x = 465,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,974.18/969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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