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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.68, 1,454.78 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.68, 1,454.78 and 353.36 is: 530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.68 : 1,454.78 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.68/1,454.78 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.68x = 1,454.78 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.68x = 514,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,061.06/969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.13

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