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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.76, 1,454.70 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.76, 1,454.70 and 320.56 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.76 : 1,454.70 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.76/1,454.70 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.76x = 1,454.70 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.76x = 466,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,318.63/969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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