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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,455.09 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,455.09 and 353.55 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,455.09 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,455.09 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,455.09 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 514,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,438.03/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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