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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.53, 1,454.45 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.53, 1,454.45 and 604.71 is: 907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.53 : 1,454.45 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.53/1,454.45 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.53x = 1,454.45 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.53x = 879,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,517.44/969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.16

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