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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.11, 1,454.91 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.11, 1,454.91 and 353.76 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.11 : 1,454.91 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.11/1,454.91 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.11x = 1,454.91 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.11x = 514,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,688.96/970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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