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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,455.07 and 422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,455.07 and 422.14 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,455.07 = 422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,455.07 = 422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,455.07 × 422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 614,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,243.25/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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