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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,453.83 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,453.83 and 353.23 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,453.83 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,453.83 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,453.83 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 513,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,536.37/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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