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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,453.97 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,453.97 and 353.16 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,453.97 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,453.97 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,453.97 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 513,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,483.60/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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