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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.95, 1,454.64 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.95, 1,454.64 and 422 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.95 : 1,454.64 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.95/1,454.64 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.95x = 1,454.64 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.95x = 613,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,858.08/969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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