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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.68, 1,455.82 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.68, 1,455.82 and 354.22 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.68 : 1,455.82 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.68/1,455.82 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.68x = 1,455.82 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.68x = 515,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,686.22/970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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