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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.62, 1,453.79 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.62, 1,453.79 and 353.25 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.62 : 1,453.79 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.62/1,453.79 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.62x = 1,453.79 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.62x = 513,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,549.55/969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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