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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,454.94 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,454.94 and 353.50 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,454.94 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,454.94 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,454.94 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 514,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,321.29/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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