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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,454.68 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,454.68 and 476.11 is: 714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,454.68 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,454.68 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,454.68 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 692,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,587.69/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.07

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