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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,455.50 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,455.50 and 422.12 is: 633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,455.50 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,455.50 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,455.50 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 614,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,395.66/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.44

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