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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.19, 1,453.20 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.19, 1,453.20 and 420.91 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.19 : 1,453.20 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.19/1,453.20 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.19x = 1,453.20 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.19x = 611,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,666.41/969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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