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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.81, 1,454.70 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.81, 1,454.70 and 239.39 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.81 : 1,454.70 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.81/1,454.70 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.81x = 1,454.70 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.81x = 348,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,246.55/969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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