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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,454.72 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,454.72 and 422.02 is: 633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,454.72 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,454.72 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,454.72 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 613,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,911.55/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.01

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