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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.56, 1,454.34 and 353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.56, 1,454.34 and 353.24 is: 529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.56 : 1,454.34 = 353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.56/1,454.34 = 353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.56x = 1,454.34 × 353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.56x = 513,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,731.06/969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.86

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