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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.71, 1,456.06 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.71, 1,456.06 and 354.48 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.71 : 1,456.06 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.71/1,456.06 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.71x = 1,456.06 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.71x = 516,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,139.96/970.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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