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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.22, 1,453.01 and 420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.22, 1,453.01 and 420.99 is: 631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.22 : 1,453.01 = 420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.22/1,453.01 = 420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.22x = 1,453.01 × 420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.22x = 611,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,693.31/969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.12

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