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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.23, 1,455.39 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.23, 1,455.39 and 353.55 is: 530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.23 : 1,455.39 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.23/1,455.39 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.23x = 1,455.39 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.23x = 514,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,553.13/970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.34

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