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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,455.00 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,455.00 and 354.00 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,455.00 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,455.00 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,455.00 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 515,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,074.13/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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