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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.99, 1,454.79 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.99, 1,454.79 and 414.59 is: 621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.99 : 1,454.79 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.99/1,454.79 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.99x = 1,454.79 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.99x = 603,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,141.39/969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.80

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