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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.30, 1,455.09 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.30, 1,455.09 and 353.80 is: 530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.30 : 1,455.09 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.30/1,455.09 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.30x = 1,455.09 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.30x = 514,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,810.84/970.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.57

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