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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.04, 1,451.94 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.04, 1,451.94 and 421.48 is: 631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.04 : 1,451.94 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.04/1,451.94 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.04x = 1,451.94 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.04x = 611,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,963.67/969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.52

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