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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,454.73 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,454.73 and 320.70 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,454.73 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,454.73 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,454.73 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 466,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,531.91/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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