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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,453.56 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,453.56 and 413.92 is: 620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,453.56 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,453.56 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,453.56 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 601,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,657.82/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.73

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