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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,455.90 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,455.90 and 354.60 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,455.90 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,455.90 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,455.90 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 516,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,262.14/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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