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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,454.16 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,454.16 and 421.44 is: 632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,454.16 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,454.16 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,454.16 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 612,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,841.19/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.37

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