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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,454.51 and 353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,454.51 and 353.51 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,454.51 = 353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,454.51 = 353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,454.51 × 353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 514,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,189.09/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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