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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.97, 1,455 and 320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.97, 1,455 and 320.71 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.97 : 1,455 = 320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.97/1,455 = 320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.97x = 1,455 × 320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.97x = 466,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,633.05/969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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