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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.74, 1,453.78 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.74, 1,453.78 and 421.50 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.74 : 1,453.78 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.74/1,453.78 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.74x = 1,453.78 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.74x = 612,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,766.16/969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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