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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,454.62 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,454.62 and 392.14 is: 588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,454.62 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,454.62 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,454.62 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 570,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,414.69/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.49

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