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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.93, 1,456.65 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.93, 1,456.65 and 355.15 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.93 : 1,456.65 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.93/1,456.65 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.93x = 1,456.65 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.93x = 517,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,331.07/970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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