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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,453.59 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,453.59 and 421.47 is: 631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,453.59 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,453.59 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,453.59 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 612,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,644.58/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.70

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