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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.89, 1,455.90 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.89, 1,455.90 and 354.16 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.89 : 1,455.90 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.89/1,455.90 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.89x = 1,455.90 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.89x = 515,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,616.13/970.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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