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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.83, 1,455.13 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.83, 1,455.13 and 353.58 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.83 : 1,455.13 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.83/1,455.13 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.83x = 1,455.13 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.83x = 514,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,504.87/969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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