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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,454.30 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,454.30 and 353.55 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,454.30 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,454.30 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,454.30 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 514,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,158.73/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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