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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,454.82 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,454.82 and 320.64 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,454.82 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,454.82 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,454.82 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 466,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,473.48/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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