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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,455.66 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,455.66 and 354.89 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,455.66 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,455.66 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,455.66 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 516,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,602.82/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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