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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.54, 1,455.45 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.54, 1,455.45 and 354.09 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.54 : 1,455.45 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.54/1,455.45 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.54x = 1,455.45 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.54x = 515,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,360.29/970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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