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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,454.29 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,454.29 and 475.90 is: 714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,454.29 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,454.29 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,454.29 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 692,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,091.79/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.01

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