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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,454.86 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,454.86 and 320.63 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,454.86 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,454.86 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,454.86 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 466,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,464.89/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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