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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.78, 1,454.67 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.78, 1,454.67 and 320.57 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.78 : 1,454.67 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.78/1,454.67 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.78x = 1,454.67 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.78x = 466,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,323.56/969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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