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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.57, 1,456.63 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.57, 1,456.63 and 604.61 is: 908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.57 : 1,456.63 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.57/1,456.63 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.57x = 1,456.63 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.57x = 880,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,701.33/969.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.34

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