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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,452.96 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,452.96 and 421.20 is: 631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,452.96 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,452.96 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,452.96 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 611,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,986.75/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.49

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