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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.91, 1,455.09 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.91, 1,455.09 and 345.18 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.91 : 1,455.09 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.91/1,455.09 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.91x = 1,455.09 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.91x = 502,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,260.69/969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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