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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,455.38 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,455.38 and 354.31 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,455.38 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,455.38 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,455.38 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 515,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,649.03/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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