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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.49, 1,454.87 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.49, 1,454.87 and 353.77 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.49 : 1,454.87 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.49/1,454.87 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.49x = 1,454.87 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.49x = 514,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,682.14/970.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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