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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.83, 1,454.84 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.83, 1,454.84 and 311.54 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.83 : 1,454.84 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.83/1,454.84 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.83x = 1,454.84 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.83x = 453,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,232.02/969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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