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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.62, 1,453.98 and 353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.62, 1,453.98 and 353.21 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.62 : 1,453.98 = 353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.62/1,453.98 = 353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.62x = 1,453.98 × 353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.62x = 513,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,560.28/969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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