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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.27, 1,455.40 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.27, 1,455.40 and 353.97 is: 530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.27 : 1,455.40 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.27/1,455.40 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.27x = 1,455.40 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.27x = 515,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,167.94/970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.95

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