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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,455.90 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,455.90 and 353.94 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,455.90 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,455.90 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,455.90 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 515,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,301.25/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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