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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.10, 1,453.73 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.10, 1,453.73 and 421.30 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.10 : 1,453.73 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.10/1,453.73 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.10x = 1,453.73 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.10x = 612,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,456.45/969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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