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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,454.69 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,454.69 and 353.37 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,454.69 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,454.69 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,454.69 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 514,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,042.04/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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