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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,454.40 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,454.40 and 352.94 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,454.40 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,454.40 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,454.40 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 513,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,315.94/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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