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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,455.31 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,455.31 and 353.75 is: 530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,455.31 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,455.31 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,455.31 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 514,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,808.64/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.68

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