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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,455.26 and 353.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,455.26 and 353.95 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,455.26 = 353.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,455.26 = 353.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,455.26 × 353.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 515,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,089.28/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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