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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,453.35 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,453.35 and 421.52 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,453.35 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,453.35 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,453.35 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 612,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,616.09/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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