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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.01, 1,453.35 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.01, 1,453.35 and 421.04 is: 631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.01 : 1,453.35 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.01/1,453.35 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.01x = 1,453.35 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.01x = 611,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,922.12/969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.49

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