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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.32, 1,454.50 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.32, 1,454.50 and 421.50 is: 632.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.32 : 1,454.50 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.32/1,454.50 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.32x = 1,454.50 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.32x = 613,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,071.75/969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.48

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