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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.29, 1,455.55 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.29, 1,455.55 and 354.29 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.29 : 1,455.55 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.29/1,455.55 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.29x = 1,455.55 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.29x = 515,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,678.65/970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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