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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.44, 1,455.66 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.44, 1,455.66 and 354.18 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.44 : 1,455.66 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.44/1,455.66 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.44x = 1,455.66 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.44x = 515,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,565.66/970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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