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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.51, 1,453.89 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.51, 1,453.89 and 353.07 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.51 : 1,453.89 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.51/1,453.89 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.51x = 1,453.89 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.51x = 513,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,324.94/969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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