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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,454.16 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,454.16 and 414.01 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,454.16 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,454.16 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,454.16 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 602,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,038.35/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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