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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,454.20 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,454.20 and 456.08 is: 684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,454.20 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,454.20 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,454.20 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 663,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,231.54/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.20

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