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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,454.99 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,454.99 and 320.48 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,454.99 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,454.99 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,454.99 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 466,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,295.20/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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