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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.25, 1,453.73 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.25, 1,453.73 and 421.29 is: 631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.25 : 1,453.73 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.25/1,453.73 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.25x = 1,453.73 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.25x = 612,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,441.91/969.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.87

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