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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.59, 1,453.30 and 420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.59, 1,453.30 and 420.95 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.59 : 1,453.30 = 420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.59/1,453.30 = 420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.59x = 1,453.30 × 420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.59x = 611,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,766.64/969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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