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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,454.76 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,454.76 and 239.43 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,454.76 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,454.76 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,454.76 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 348,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,313.19/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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