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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.05, 1,454.62 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.05, 1,454.62 and 353.32 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.05 : 1,454.62 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.05/1,454.62 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.05x = 1,454.62 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.05x = 513,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,946.34/970.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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