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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.04, 1,455.45 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.04, 1,455.45 and 354.18 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.04 : 1,455.45 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.04/1,455.45 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.04x = 1,455.45 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.04x = 515,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,489.51/970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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