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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.57, 1,454.19 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.57, 1,454.19 and 421.59 is: 632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.57 : 1,454.19 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.57/1,454.19 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.57x = 1,454.19 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.57x = 613,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,071.96/969.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.31

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