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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.73, 1,454.88 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.73, 1,454.88 and 353.43 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.73 : 1,454.88 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.73/1,454.88 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.73x = 1,454.88 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.73x = 514,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,198.24/969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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