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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.47, 1,455.26 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.47, 1,455.26 and 353.75 is: 530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.47 : 1,455.26 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.47/1,455.26 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.47x = 1,455.26 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.47x = 514,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,789.18/970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.45

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