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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,453.77 and 421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,453.77 and 421.07 is: 631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,453.77 = 421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,453.77 = 421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,453.77 × 421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 612,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,131.67/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.70

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