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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,454.22 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,454.22 and 320.22 is: 480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,454.22 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,454.22 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,454.22 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 465,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,670.33/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.15

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