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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,454.33 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,454.33 and 353.47 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,454.33 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,454.33 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,454.33 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 514,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,062.03/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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