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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.82, 1,455.48 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.82, 1,455.48 and 354.11 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.82 : 1,455.48 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.82/1,455.48 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.82x = 1,455.48 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.82x = 515,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,403.66/969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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