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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,454.03 and 353.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,454.03 and 353.05 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,454.03 = 353.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,454.03 = 353.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,454.03 × 353.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 513,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,345.29/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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