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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.42, 1,454.94 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.42, 1,454.94 and 422.04 is: 633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.42 : 1,454.94 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.42/1,454.94 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.42x = 1,454.94 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.42x = 614,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,042.88/969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.41

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