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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.20, 1,454.44 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.20, 1,454.44 and 421.64 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.20 : 1,454.44 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.20/1,454.44 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.20x = 1,454.44 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.20x = 613,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,250.08/969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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