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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,455.23 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,455.23 and 353.66 is: 530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,455.23 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,455.23 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,455.23 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 514,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,650.25/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.53

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