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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.21, 1,454.22 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.21, 1,454.22 and 421.11 is: 631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.21 : 1,454.22 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.21/1,454.22 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.21x = 1,454.22 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.21x = 612,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,386.58/969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.84

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