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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.95, 1,455.08 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.95, 1,455.08 and 320.63 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.95 : 1,455.08 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.95/1,455.08 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.95x = 1,455.08 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.95x = 466,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,533.42/969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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