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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.49, 1,455.13 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.49, 1,455.13 and 354.18 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.49 : 1,455.13 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.49/1,455.13 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.49x = 1,455.13 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.49x = 515,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,377.94/970.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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