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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.58, 1,454.78 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.58, 1,454.78 and 623.10 is: 934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.58 : 1,454.78 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.58/1,454.78 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.58x = 1,454.78 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.58x = 906,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,473.42/969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.91

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