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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.23, 1,453.84 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.23, 1,453.84 and 421.34 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.23 : 1,453.84 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.23/1,453.84 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.23x = 1,453.84 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.23x = 612,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,560.95/969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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