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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.85, 1,454.99 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.85, 1,454.99 and 320.54 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.85 : 1,454.99 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.85/1,454.99 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.85x = 1,454.99 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.85x = 466,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,384.53/969.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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