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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,455.05 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,455.05 and 321.09 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,455.05 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,455.05 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,455.05 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 467,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,202.00/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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