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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.10, 1,454.20 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.10, 1,454.20 and 421.34 is: 632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.10 : 1,454.20 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.10/1,454.20 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.10x = 1,454.20 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.10x = 612,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,704.30/969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.24

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