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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.91, 1,454.90 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.91, 1,454.90 and 320.70 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.91 : 1,454.90 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.91/1,454.90 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.91x = 1,454.90 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.91x = 466,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,586.43/969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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