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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.79, 1,454.79 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.79, 1,454.79 and 422.03 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.79 : 1,454.79 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.79/1,454.79 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.79x = 1,454.79 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.79x = 613,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,965.02/969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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