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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.81, 1,453.94 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.81, 1,453.94 and 421.61 is: 632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.81 : 1,453.94 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.81/1,453.94 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.81x = 1,453.94 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.81x = 612,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,986.27/969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.07

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