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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,453.22 and 421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,453.22 and 421.13 is: 631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,453.22 = 421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,453.22 = 421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,453.22 × 421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 611,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,986.98/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.33

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