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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.30, 1,454.59 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.30, 1,454.59 and 353.90 is: 530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.30 : 1,454.59 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.30/1,454.59 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.30x = 1,454.59 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.30x = 514,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,779.40/970.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.54

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