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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,454.72 and 421.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,454.72 and 421.94 is: 633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,454.72 = 421.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,454.72 = 421.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,454.72 × 421.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 613,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,804.56/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.02

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